Because this is a browser-based system, the requirements are minimal. The online portals require Internet access and a web browser.
The following web browsers are supported:
For reporting and viewing data outside of the system, external software such as Adobe® Acrobat Reader® and Microsoft® Excel® may be required.
For printing reports, an HP-compatible laser printer is preferred.
To enter information into the system, it is recommended that the short date format on your computer be set to MM/dd/yyyy or M/d/yyyy format.
Use the instructions provided with your computer and its operating system. The following instructions are for use with Microsoft® Windows® XP and are only one example for setting the short date format to MM/dd/yyyy.
The default settings in Mozilla® Firefox® typically are compatible with the system. If pop-ups are blocked, you will need to enable pop-ups from the website to view reports and secondary windows.
The default settings in Microsoft® Internet Explorer® typically are compatible with the system. You may need to enable pop-ups from the website to view reports and secondary windows.
Tip: To enable the help window to display without a prompt for javascript, modify the Microsoft® Internet Explorer® settings. If you are using the program through Remote Desktop®, you may need a technical resource to make this change for you. In Microsoft® Internet Explorer® , open the Internet Options, and go to the Advanced tab. Under Security, choose "Allow active content to run in files on My Computer*". Click Apply. Close the Internet Options window and the web browser. When you re-open the browser, the new settings are applied.